The destination is where the photo is taken.
The story is in the journey.
Welcome to Stories Along the Way.
I’m glad you stopped by.
This is a place for stories gathered from trails, gardens, airports, kitchens, writing desks, and the ordinary moments in between. Some begin with a marathon, a hike, or a journey to another country. Others begin with something as simple as a conversation, a flower blooming, or a cup of tea.
I don’t write because I’ve figured life out. I write because paying attention has taught me that even ordinary moments often carry stories worth remembering.
So whether you’re here for a few minutes or decide to stay a little longer, I hope you’ll find something that makes you smile, pause, or see your own journey in a new light.
Latest Stories
I Planted a Bush Lemon Tree. I Got Butterflies.
Someone once gave me a bush lemon, and after tasting it, I was hooked.
What began as a search for that distinctive flavour eventually brought caterpillars—and then something I hadn’t expected—to my balcony.
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Green Cliff Falls — The Day the River Taught Us a Lesson
Seven of us set out for Green Cliff Falls looking for adventure. We found the waterfall, tackled the technical terrain — and on the way back made one mistake in the river that reminded us how quickly an adventure can change.
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He Took the Hint
I’m not into perfume, jewellery or particularly girly presents — but I also didn’t want another pot or pan for my birthday. So I dropped a few very obvious hints about my broken shovel and holey gardening gloves. Graeme understood the assignment. 😂
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New Address: Ceiling Fan
Two of our birds decided the aviary was no longer suitable and upgraded themselves to a new residence: the ceiling fan. Naturally, the fan was no longer ours to use. 😂
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Exploring My Piece of Paradise on Foot
I chose Smith Track from the steepest approach on one of the hottest days and still finished in seven hours. Along the way I saw a cassowary, spotted well-camouflaged goannas, and ended the day with a well-earned soak at Stoney’s Creek.
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Getting There…
What started as a simple plan to make guinea pig cleaning easier turned into a full renovation for both the guinea pigs and the birds. The birds loved their upgrade; the guinea pigs, however, had other ideas. 😂
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The Road Less Travelled
Stoney’s Creek in Kamerunga to Wrights Lookout is a 14.6 km return hike. The track description says it takes around four hours one way and shouldn’t be attempted from the Kamerunga side unless you’re fit. But because I’m stubborn and love a challenge, I approached it from Kamerunga—and completed the return trip in five hours.…
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